Under George Gascns model of the justice system, I dont see any justice whatsoever. Lets talk about his affiliation with the Century Regulators? She went to prison for stalking AV (unknown what her actual conviction charges were), trying to get him in trouble. At least one as a result of getting scared, panicking and throwing rounds indiscriminately down range. font-size: .9em; My 33 years of service have taught me that we cant arrest our way out of the conditions that allow for violent crime, he says on his website. You won't hit a paywall at LAist and that's made possible by readers who support our non-profit newsroom. } As one experienced LASD source said of Strong, he has command presence, but not command experience. @Campaigntruth. Rafael Rodriguez, Matthew Farris and Jereh Lubrin were all convicted of second-degree murder. Funny how all of a sudden the PPOA membership are uniting for a recall of certain board members, but were absent or did not give a &@$? }); After doing his requisite time in the countys jail system, Vera worked primarily in the most crime-challenged stations in the departments Central Division. According to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the sheriff filmed the video inside Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church on Atlantic Blvd. He reached a new low. Rodriguez credentials include being a former LA Sherrif's Captain. I must admit that crafty commercial in the church eith Alex is an eye opener, with no holds barred. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } Learn about the rest of the candidates in our guide to the sheriffs race . Email. Ok, just confirmed. .race_header { If true, WTH is going on! My name is Matt Rodriguez, and I am running for Sheriff of Los Angeles County. You should work on them encampments /RVs under that overpass and local parking lots first Alex. "I hope they did see it. background-color: #f9d334; They reject feedback, real accountability, and make up their own rules to live by. color: white; I am curious as to why that is so? Alejandro, gather all of the paper logs for Bandito OSS detective Noel Lopez (Moniker of CROOK) and head over to the Civilian Oversight Commission hearing on deputy gangs, and get into the weeds. padding-left: 8px; (By the way, the forum, a recording of which you can find here, is very much worth your time to watch if you'd like to see the candidates and the sheriff all together.) Ugh how can this be? max-width: 600px; . font-size: 1.25em; Bunch of leaky faucets on here m, best entertainment! The PPOA board has now doubled down and voted to give $250K of membership money to a PAC supporting EV. This time its in a Catholic Church and hes being called out by the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. When he retired from the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department, he was an Assistant Sheriff. Thank you. Arrest data found on the website of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office may not reflect charging decisions made by the State Attorney's Office or the outcome of criminal trials. She said she won't end the practice of handcuffing grievously injured, nonresponsive, or deceased victims of deputy violence. This is why the LASD is in the condition it is in. Funding from the BOS must be a piece of the puzzle to effectively improve outcomes. Any thank you for your assistance promotion? The concerning issue with this is that Tarek Azmy was an officer who used to be a sergeant, until he was demoted in lieu of termination approximately two years ago. LA Explained: With A New Mayor In Town, What Powers Does Bass Actually Have? Matt Sickler is . Eli Vera has a reasonable list of endorsements, the most significant of which is the endorsement bestowed on April 13, by the Professional Peace Officers Association or PPOA, which is the union that represents those who work at a supervisor level in the LASD. @antonio Ramirez you going to the archives for these stories. top: 2px; This sums the hearing up that you referred to. What about the Bishops daughter? 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. margin-bottom: 0px; Of those who did respond, 64% voted for AV and 12% voted for EV. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. PPOA recall ? He has supported the release of violent criminals back into our communities to re-offend and re-victimize. I am not a fan of Villanueva nor is he my choice. Im way out of my league when it comes to technology but with the ease of entering emails, phone numbers etc I can understand some concerns with data sharing. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Nothing new under the sun. Here is the statement given by the Archdiocese regarding the filming of the latest campaign ad. Matthew Rodriguez, among other issues, voted for Trump and supported the recall of DA George Gascn . McBuckles told him to pound sand. font-style: italic; text-align: left; I guess we will get it all sorted out on June 7th. 2023 Southern California Public Radio - All Rights Reserved, Voter Game Plan: Your Guide To The Nov. 8 General Election, Its The First Day For LAs New Councilmembers. @W Please use language that you would feel comfortable using in front of your mother, daughter, and/or granddaughter, or the like, in their respective homes. background-color: grey; The PPOA endorsement is important mainly because it likely brings with it a noteworthy pot of money. Britta Steinbrenner, Retired LA Sheriff's Department Captain. Retired Capt. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Its disturbing to see a religious video portray a dishonest, divisive public figure painting himself as a deeply religious man. Newsletter link:, George, for Memorial Day we honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. }) https://twitter.com/LASDHQ/status/1323859722160623617?s=20, Alex is going to win and win by gaining 53 % of the vote. @Campaign Truth, re: your post dated 05/19/22. Do you think the department needs to change how and when deputies conduct traffic stops? Matt Rodriguez, who retired from the Sheriff's Department in 2013 and recently served as the interim chief of the Santa Paula Police Department, and Cecil Rhambo, who left the department after rising to its third-highest rank, assistant sheriff, and now serves as the chief of the Los . display: inline; Cena has only a few choices under California law. padding-top: 8px; Yes, 700 new Deputies to focus on direct community needs, crime, and schools. School districts | If I was a black employee, Id be ashamed to associate with with any of them, well unless you want to blend in with the BPOA like Tricky Ricky the coat tail rider. If Robert Luna is does not have a detailed platform that lays out the changes he would make, Eric Strong does. the Los Angeles . font-size: 12px; Always has! @W Ranch- If only 18% of the membership submitted the survey (overwhelmingly for Villanueva) than why did PPOA endorse any candidate? } Nice try at fear mongering. Elections 2022 See also: Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2022) General election General election for Los Angeles County Sheriff @Rak, goes back to funding & numerous tactical failures on part of UPD. margin-top: 1px; Federal courts | Evidence presentation concluded today in Concepcion Garcia v. LA County, one of the first deputy gang civil suits brought by @LASDHQ personnel to go to trial. padding-bottom: 8px; top: -1px; The new state Legislature is the most diverse ever, but by some measures, it still isnt fully representative of California. I see this article by WLA as an opportunity to voice my opinion on this very important issue, so here it is: my vote and support are going to Eli Vera. you state how Mr. Vera is not your choice. Enough of the nonsense, the Daily News editorial board wrote. The timing was miraculous. Public policy. ill-fated, fiscally costly, and seemingly never-ending attempts. I agree with you about the contract. Just saw the Villanueva press conference/rally in Olvera Street. For more information about the Matt Rodriguez Campaign for L.A. County Sheriff, log on to www.rodriguezforsheriff.com or contact the campaign's PIO, JD Buckwell at jd@rodriguezforsheriff.com / 909.518.3307, Image 1: MATT RODRIGUEZ FOR L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF CAMPAIGN TITLE BANNER. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Photos 2 photos Known For Ralph Pelleymounter: Get Drunk. font-size: 20px; Your antics reek of someone who is desperate to besmirch a highly qualified candidate. Matthew D. Rodriguez faces a charge of Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder related to the June 27 shooting at the Gallops gas station in Kendallville that left one man dead and two others hurt. For example, he had this to say when WitnessLA asked him what he would do to address the problem of deputy gangs, a goal that is a prominent part of his priorities., We have to stop beating around the bush, Strong said. padding-left: 0; C) Elis offer to Tab Rhodes of a promotion to chief for a PPOA endorsement and PAC funds. Now he wants to lead the LA County Sheriffs Department. It will take many years to recover those losses and ensure full public safety for all areas of service. My job is to enforce the law(so) I will motivate and support the deputies to get back on the street and enforce the law, hold criminals accountable, and make them have a consequence when they commit a crime. background-color: #f9f9f9; https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/06/06/the-la-county-sheriffs-deputy-gang-crisis. They do not struggle against sin or evilthey delight in itall the while masquerading as someone of noble character. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Ugh no more cowboy hats? Whos advising him is what I also would like to know. This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. And, during his time at LBPD he supported such innovative programs as a Long Beach initiative called the Justice Lab, which aims to divert people away from lockup and into community programs, education, and wraparound services. Ballotpedia features 395,402 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. So finally, your glowing endorsement of Eli Vera is questionable if you ask me. Remember, everyone has an opinion. AV, rumor has it your Puppet TM is hitting all the east county station areas looking for political donors in exchange for a CCW? left: 0; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { OK, Alene at the L.A. Times. Getting a little worried with the runner up? What about the leaks of embarrassing information he was alleged to have orchestrated while he commanded Comm & Fleet Mgmt Bureau under former Sheriff McDonell? Get a link to share. padding-bottom: 0px; Im sure the last board election had almost the same returns. Not only is is it a waste of money, its a straight dis to the PPOA membership. I heard rumors the PPOA prez has some arrangement with Eli should Eli get elected. We need a DA who is competent, caring, has integrity, will follow the law, ethical, collaborative, responsible & believes in public safety, reasonable reforms & justice for everyone. There is no doubt that there is some substance to allegations of deputy gangs that Villanueva claims dont exist one day but that do exist on another depending on his audience. 2. .votebox-scroll-container { div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } overflow-y: hidden; LA County Sheriffs Lieutenant Eric Strong is the son of a cop, married to another cop who is a member of the LASD. I have worked 32 years as a. law enforcement and public safety. if(scrollHeight > 580 ) { They are now going with Alex getting explicit permission from the Main Hombre himself. defer(); .survey-result {padding:10px;} You nailed Alejandro VILLANuevas damaged psyche, flawed character and hypocrisy filled inner being perfectly! Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. background-color: #dac113; Or reach out to Marshall McClain, the LA Airport Peace Officers Association President, to confirm as to why they endorsed Villanueva instead of their very own Chief Rhambo. If you are going to go against the membership who took the time to vote and you are going to go against the endorsement committee decision, then why bother asking them at all? font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; Further, if you were to reread my comment I stated, and I must say, not one of them has what it takes to become Sheriff. Key words there are NOT ONE. Do you think the department needs more deputies? p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} I spoke truth to power, he says of that period. Memorial Day commemorates those who didnt live through their military experiencethey didnt come back; Veterans Day commemorates those who did. width: 100%; How would you improve how the department deals with people with mental illnesses, absent an increase in funding from the Board of Supervisors? We must train to de-escalate and cool down encounters with the public. Long Beach is a big and complicated city, the seventh largest in the state, but it cannot compare in complexity to Los Angeles County, where the LASDamong other things oversees the nations largest jail system, and provides policing for nearly half of LA Countys 88 cities, in addition to protecting and serving the countys sprawling array of unincorporated communities. Similar to how you complain about those in elected offices, but the complainer never bothers to vote when it comes down to election time. 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